Author Archives: sustainedbyhisword
Pierce My Tongue
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. … Continue reading
The Prodigal Party
The story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) is a familiar one. Recently, I read it with new eyes as I considered the context: Jesus constantly challenging the self-righteousness of the religious leaders. The message of the story is … Continue reading
A Tribute to Teddy C
I only knew him for a few hours, but he has a big place in my heart. A leading pastor in Zambia with a ministry to AIDS victims and their families, he and his wife Lister were in the US … Continue reading
At the edge of your ocean of sacrificial love
I do not love sacrificially. I’d like to think I do. But every once in a while, it hits me how far I am from doing that. Recently, Jesus, by his grace and shepherd’s staff (Psalm 23), revealed that in … Continue reading
On His Side
There are numerous accounts in the gospels of Jesus’ enemies trying to trap him with a question. Rather than falling into their traps, Jesus always redirects the conversation, often in a way that points out their own hypocrisy. Reading the … Continue reading
The Sin of Self-Sanctification
And Aaron was set apart to sanctify him as most holy, he and his sons forever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister to Him and to bless in His name forever. I Chronicles 23:13 “To sanctify someone or … Continue reading
He welcomed, spoke, and served
When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them … Continue reading
Reflections on Christmas Past
Have you heard of Advent Conspiracy? It’s not really an organization, but a reminder to “Spend Less, Give More, Worship Fully, Love All.” My mom put it really well when she said, “We decided we wanted a good Christmas, not … Continue reading
Small Miracle, Big Miracle
The week before Christmas, I witnessed two miracles in two of my favorite ministry organizations. The first one was a “little” miracle right in front of me; the second was a “big” miracle on the other side of the world. … Continue reading
Prison Concert
Last December, during a unique opportunity to attend a Christmas concert in a women’s prison, I experienced a picture of what it means that Jesus came to earth. While I have led Bible Studies in a women’s jail as part … Continue reading
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